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Is Impeachment a Tool for Accountability or Political Weaponry in Kenya?
Sunday, 13 October, 2024
Impeachment ProcessGrounds for Impeachment: The sources specify several grounds for impeachment, including gross violation of the Constitution or any other law, commission of a crime under national or international law, gross misconduct, incompetence, abuse of office, physical or mental incapacity.Initiation of Proceedings: The impeachment process is initiated by a motion submitted to the Speaker of the relevant assembly (National Assembly or county assembly), supported by a specified proportion of members. The required proportion varies depending on the office:President: At least one-third of all members of the National Assembly.Cabinet Secretary: At least one-quarter of all members of the National Assembly for proposing a motion to the President; at least one-third of the members to appoint a select committee for investigation.Governor: At least one-third of all members of the county assembly.County Executive Committee Member: At least one-third of all members of the county assembly.Investigation: After the motion is approved, an investigative committee is usually formed to examine the allegations. This committee may comprise:Eleven members of the Senate for Presidential impeachment.Eleven members of the National Assembly for Cabinet Secretary impeachment.Not more than eleven members of the Senate for Governor impeachment.Not more than nine members of the county assembly for County Executive Committee member impeachment.The accused official has the right to appear and be represented during these investigations.Decision-Making: The relevant assembly votes on the impeachment charges based on the findings of the investigative committee. The required threshold for successful impeachment also varies by office:President: At least two-thirds of all members of the National Assembly to initiate proceedings in the Senate; at least two-thirds of all members of the Senate to remove the President.Cabinet Secretary: A simple majority of the National Assembly to pass a resolution requiring dismissal, which is then submitted to the President.Governor: At least two-thirds of all members of the county assembly to send the motion to the Senate; a majority of the county delegations of the Senate to remove the Governor.County Executive Committee Member: A simple majority of the members of the county assembly to pass a resolution requiring dismissal, which is then submitted to the Governor.Judicial Review: The sources provide for the possibility of applying to the High Court for review of the Senate's decision in the case of Governor impeachment. There is also a general provision allowing for a move to the High Court for review within 14 days of a final decision on impeachment for any office, unless stated otherwise.
